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Google Play introduces policies to boost app quality

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:39 +0000

Google Play has announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the platform’s overall experience and steer users away from low-quality applications. Verification requirements update Earlier this year, Google Play introduced an expanded set of verification requirements for all developers, a move to empower users to make informed choices, combat malware, and reduce fraud. The... Read more »

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Google announces raft of Play Store security policy updates

Ryan Daws — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:20:05 +0000

Google has announced a number of changes to its Play Store security policies that will come into effect over the coming year. Starting in September, a new section will be added to Google’s Enforcement policy that will mean inactive or otherwise abandoned developer accounts will be closed after one year of dormancy. October will see... Read more »

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EFF calls Facebook’s campaign against Apple’s iOS 14 privacy changes ‘laughable’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:28:35 +0000

The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) has called Facebook’s campaign against Apple’s iOS 14 privacy changes “laughable”. Facebook took out full-page newspaper ads last week in protest at Apple’s privacy changes in iOS 14: Apple’s new policies require apps which collect information about users to disclose what data they’re grabbing—and request specific permission to do so.... Read more »

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Microsoft joins App Store backlash after xCloud game streaming blocked

Ryan Daws — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:38:05 +0000

Microsoft has joined the growing number of developers who are disgruntled with the App Store’s policies after its game streaming service xCloud is blocked. Apple’s notorious “walled” platforms have become more open in recent years, but some frustrating policies remain which restrict developers and lead to a poorer experience for Cupertino’s customers. Game streaming services... Read more »

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